More than 200 organizations with Russian capital operate in Vitebsk

Over 200 organizations with Russian capital are already operating in Vitebsk, and concrete steps have been taken to create new ones.This was announced by Viktor Glushin, Deputy Chairman of the Vitebsk City Executive Committee, during a ceremonial meeting at the regional philharmonic hall dedicated to the Day of Unity of the Peoples of Belarus and Russia.

He also informed the event participants about Vitebsk's contribution to the implementation of the treaty on cooperation between the two sovereign states, which promotes economic growth, improves the living standards of their citizens, ensures the security of both countries, and preserves the identity of their peoples.

In the union format, diverse cooperation between regions is being enhanced, providing an inexhaustible resource for deepening integration.

Vitebsk organizations conduct foreign economic activities with 74 regions of Russia. Trade holds a leading position. 376 Vitebsk organizations supply products to Russia. The main exporters include "Marko" and "Belvest", "Moloko" and "Vitebskiye Kovry", the meat processing plant, "Energokomplekt", "Allianceplast", "Modern-Expo", and other enterprises.

Partners include Moscow, St. Petersburg, Moscow, Leningrad, Smolensk, Tyumen, Murmansk, Bryansk, Omsk, Vladimir, and Pskov regions, and the Republic of Tatarstan.

Imports are dominated by transport, rental, and engineering services, while Vitebsk offers construction, medical, and educational services.

The realities of the time have indicated the need not only to increase mutual trade volumes but also to move towards the creation of joint ventures.

Vitebsk residents value the special nature of their partnership with Russia. Numerous projects have been implemented not only in the economy. Educational institutions in Vitebsk and several Russian cities interact on a permanent basis. Regular cultural exchange has been established.

A key event in cooperation in this sphere was the international arts festival "Slavianski Bazaar in Vitebsk," within the framework of which the Day of the Union State is held.

Great attention is paid to the study of historical heritage and the development of tourism. Tourist travel programs are in operation, uniting cities with a 1000-year history – Vitebsk, Minsk, Polotsk, Brest, Smolensk, Pskov, and others. People's diplomacy makes a significant contribution to the development of the Union State.

Ties between veteran, women's, and youth public organizations of Vitebsk and Russian regions are strengthening.

The results of union construction are becoming increasingly tangible. Ahead lie many new tasks, ideas, and opening prospects.

The solemn meeting concluded with a concert by creative groups from Vitebsk.

"Vitebskiye Vesti".